World Quality Report 2018-19

26
SEPTEMBER, 2018

by Niall Crawford

The results from the 10th anniversary edition of the World Quality Report are conclusive: 99% of respondents are now using DevOps practices in their organizations.

It appears the focus is no longer on whether to move to DevOps; rather on how to refine their DevOps approach and improve continuously.

 

World Quality Report 2018-19 Findings:

  • Customer satisfaction is front and center – Participants in the WQR reported that ‘Ensure user satisfaction’ is at the top of their QA and testing strategy. This would have been unthinkable ten years ago.  But with customer-centered innovation driving digital transformations and the adoption of agile, DevOps, and a move to the Cloud, it is also resetting the expectations for testing.

 

  • Challenges with test environments are holding back quality assurance and software testing efficiencies. A problem further exasperated by industry trends like reduced test cycles and releasing more regularly.

 

  • The skills required for quality assurance and software testing have changed. Adoption of agile and DevOps, as well as technologies such as AI, Internet of Things (IoT) and blockchain, all require specific technical expertise, and teams must be prepared to acquire these new skills, whether by training their existing team members, or hiring specialists into the team.

Key Test Environment Insights

Test Environments continues to be a problem for most.

World Quality Report - Test Environment Management.

World Quality Report – Test Environment Management.

Key Test Environment Challenges Identified in the report include:

  • 54% Cost of test environments
  • 54% Defects due to test environment misconfiguration
  • 38% Lack of test environment booking facilities
  • 37% Having to maintain multiple test environment versions
  • 34% Lack of visibility on what can’t be tested due to environments
  • 31% Lack of right environments being made available on time

https://www.capgemini.com/service/world-quality-report-2018-19/

Page 36 Test Data & Environments Management.

Use Enov8 to Innovate your Test Environment Management

Enov8 provides a complete platform for addressing organisations “Test Environment” challenges through “Enterprise IT Intelligence”. Providing advanced “out of the box” IT & Test Environment ManagementRelease Management and Holistic Data Management capabilities.

Niall Crawford

Niall is the Co-Founder and CIO of Enov8. He has 25 years of experience working across the IT industry from Software Engineering, Architecture, IT & Test Environment Management and Executive Leadership. Niall has worked with, and advised, many global organisations covering verticals like Banking, Defence, Telecom and Information Technology Services.

Relevant Articles

What is Environment Drift? Understanding and Overcoming It

What is Environment Drift? Understanding and Overcoming It

In the world of software development, collaboration across diverse teams and applications is essential. Picture an insurance company striving to integrate two-factor authentication into its suite of services. This complex endeavor spans modifications in iOS and...

What is Test Environment Management? TEM Explained

What is Test Environment Management? TEM Explained

Most companies spend between 45%-55% of their IT budget on non-production activities like  Training, Development & Testing and lose 20-40% of productivity across their software testing and software development lifecycle. This is because the art of “Test...

10 Application Portfolio Management Metrics to Track

10 Application Portfolio Management Metrics to Track

Enterprise IT landscapes are getting more complex. Over time, most organizations accumulate hundreds of applications—some business-critical, some redundant, and some forgotten. Application Portfolio Management (APM) helps make sense of this growing tangle by providing...

What are the Different Types of Release Management?

What are the Different Types of Release Management?

Release management is a critical aspect of IT operations and software development. It ensures that changes, updates, and new features are delivered to end-users efficiently and with minimal disruption. In this article, we’ll explore the different types of release...

The People, Process Product (PPP) Framework

The People, Process Product (PPP) Framework

The PPP Framework, also known as the People, Process, Product Model or Three P’s Framework, is a robust and widely recognized approach to driving organizational progress. The framework operates on the premise that an organization’s performance is dependent on three...

What is Canary Deployment? A Complete Explanation

What is Canary Deployment? A Complete Explanation

Software development and deployment come at you fast. So organizations strive to deliver new features and updates to their users while minimizing risks and disruptions. One of the most effective techniques to achieve this delicate balance is through the use of...

A Comprehensive Guide to Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

A Comprehensive Guide to Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

Product lifecycle management (PLM) plays a critical role in ensuring the longevity and competitiveness of software products. A successful software solution is not an accident, but rather a result of ongoing supply chain management, maintenance and a clear long-term...

Data Mesh vs Data Lake: Choosing an Architecture

Data Mesh vs Data Lake: Choosing an Architecture

As organizations scale and mature their digital ecosystems, data becomes both a key asset and a major architectural challenge. Live by the data, die by the data.  With vast quantities of structured and unstructured data pouring in from dozens (or hundreds) of...

RAG Status: What It Is and Using It for Project Management

RAG Status: What It Is and Using It for Project Management

Effective Leadership requires effective tooling to drive successful outcomes. One tool they can use to monitor and measure progress is RAG status. RAG stands for Red, Amber, Green, and is a simple traffic light system used to communicate the current status of a...

Enterprise Architecture Tools: 11 to Be Aware Of in 2025

Enterprise Architecture Tools: 11 to Be Aware Of in 2025

Enterprise architecture (EA) is an essential discipline for organizations aiming to align their IT strategy with business goals. As companies become more complex and technology-driven, having the right set of EA tools is crucial to streamline operations, improve...

Break New Ground In Your Test Environments

Receive the latest news and updates in the test environment space to help you develop a more holistic and effective environment management strategy.

Enov8 is committed to user privacy and will never share your email address.

Whitepapers

Keep up to date with the latest resources, including whitepapers to improve your understanding and knowledge of tools to accelerate digital transformation. 

Blogs & Updates

Stay in touch with Enov8 and our wide network. Receive regular updates and insights from the industry, and find out what we're working on!